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Spring Technical Conference
Featuring Exam Prep for FAA Remote Pilot Certificate
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Ralph Donnelly EDM Baseline Dedication Ceremony
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As part of the celebration of National Surveyors Week in Maryland, the Maryland Society of Surveyors (MSS) is holding a free event March 23, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. in Hancock, MD. The event features Secretary Kelly Schulz, attending on behalf of Governor Hogan, and will present the Governor's proclamation declaring March 18-24 as Surveyors Week in Maryland.
RSVP today.
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| Baltimore County New Survey Control |
Baltimore County Land Survey Division is pleased to announce the launching of its newest version of the "Survey Control" web site. Baltimore County currently has over 29,200 markers, established throughout the county since the early 1900's. In July 1999, Baltimore County switched from its old system (BCMD/BCD) that it had shared with Baltimore City to the Maryland Coordinate System (NAD 83) and NAVD 88. Read more.
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MSS Spotlight: Shawn Jones
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I started surveying in 2004 right after I finished serving in the U.S. Navy on board the USS Hawes (FFG 53).
I was unsure of what I was getting myself into since I never asked what they did but I figured working with this bunch it was going to be a breeze. I can't honestly say I enjoyed surveying at that time since like all rodmen you're at the bottom of the totem pole. Basically, I became a professional line cutter, hub pounder (if that's even such a thing) rebar and stake carrier, jump in the thorns to get the shot and Mr. load up the truck ha-ha-ha. Read More.
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| Remembering Donald Finch, PLS (1962 - 2018) |
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Maryland Society of Surveyors mourns the recent passing of Donald Finch, PLS
. Finch worked for Maryland Environmental Service as Senior Surveyor and he passed away on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018 at Shore Medical Center in Easton, Md.
Read More.
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National Geodetic Survey (NGS) is No Longer Supporting Passive Control
NGS will use GNSS data collected on bench marks to create the new hybrid geoid model.
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MSS Workforce Development Page Update
Bryan Haynie has overseen a revision of the Workforce Development Page.
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IMAGES Act
A bill to improve the flood mapping associated with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
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R. L. "Bob" Banzhoff, Jr.
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As part of our celebration of National Surveyors Week, we will formally dedicate and commit to public use an EDM calibration baseline along the Western Maryland Rail Trail in Hancock Maryland. DLLR Secretary Kelly Schulz will present a formal proclamation from the governor declaring the observance of National Surveyors Week in Maryland. We will be dedicating the baseline to the memory of former MSS President Ralph Hanks Donnelly, with the able assistance of Ralph's grandson, Hank. Come celebrate with us on Friday, March 23, at 1:00 p.m. and share your support for the MSS, for National Surveyors Week, and for Ralph.
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Stormwater Management Class
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Maryland Society of Surveyors is offering a Storm Water Management Class at Anne Arundel Community College in Arnold, MD, on Saturdays, beginning on March 10. The DLLR has rescheduled the state specific exam for June 8. This will enable exam candidates to take the class immediately prior to sitting for the state exam.
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CST Examination Review Class
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The Maryland Society of Surveyors is offering the CST exam during the Spring Conference on Friday April 27, 2018. To help prepare you for this exam, MSS is conducting a CST Exam Review Class on Saturday, March 24th at the offices of Century Engineering which is located in Hunt Valley, MD.
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Geospatial Data Act Exposes Geospatial Community Division
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Legislation in congress has exposed a chasm in the geospatial community that could jeopardize chances to reform and improve the coordination and use of geospatial data. Earlier this year, Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT) introduced the Geospatial Data Act S. 1253, while a companion bill, H.R. 3522 was offered in the House by Representative Bruce Westerman (R-AR). Each was joined by bipartisan cosponsors. Read More...
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Learn more about your chapter online.
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Joining your online chapter is fun and easy. Your online chapter is the place for you to:
- Network with your Peers
- Blogging & Microblogging
- Messaging Chapter Members
- Adding Events
- Adding Files
- Creating Webpages
- Uploading Minutes
Join your local chapters today!
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| 16th Annual Right of Way Mapping |
Sponsored by IRWA's International Surveying & Engineering Community of Practice, this annual competition will be held in conjunction with IRWA's 64th Annual International Education Conference on June 24, 2018 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Learn more.
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Call for Presentations Open for Maryland's Geospatial Conference
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Deadline for competitions vary.
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The work of the GIS community is changing the way the world operates. You are using data and technology in creative ways to help your communities overcome real-world challenges. TUgis is the place to share your work and learn about new ideas and products. Please submit your presentations by March 15th and if participating in the Map-App Competition, the deadline is May 1st. Learn more.
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Calendar of Upcoming Events
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2018
Spring Technical Conference
Location: Linthicum Heights, Maryland
TUESDAY, MAY 8, 2018
2018 General Membership Meeting
Location: Frederick, Maryland
2018 Chesapeake College Seminar
Location: Wye Mills, Maryland
2018 52nd Annual Fall Conference & Exhibition
Location: College Park, Maryland
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